Uzbekistan has changed the conditions for changing jobs under the E-9 visa

Uzbekistan has revised the conditions for changing jobs under the E-9 visa

Citizens of Uzbekistan working in the Republic of Korea under the E-9 visa no longer need to obtain prior consent from the representative office of the Migration Agency to change employers.

The relevant provisions have been excluded from the tripartite agreement concluded with citizens heading to South Korea for temporary employment.

Previously, the agreement specified that before changing jobs, it was necessary to obtain the consent of the representative office of the Migration Agency in the Republic of Korea. A fine was also provided for violating this requirement.

As explained by the Migration Agency, these provisions were introduced to prevent citizens from falling into illegal status, to maintain constant contact with them, and, if necessary, to be able to provide social, legal, and financial assistance.

The decision to change the terms of the agreement was made after negotiations with employers and non-governmental non-profit organizations in South Korea, as well as after analyzing appeals from citizens.

Now, citizens do not need to apply separately to the Migration Agency for permission to change employers. After terminating an employment contract, they can enter into an employment relationship with a new employer in accordance with the current procedures and legislation of the Republic of Korea.

At the same time, the changes in the tripartite agreement do not waive the requirements of Korean legislation established for workers with an E-9 visa.

In particular, after the termination of an employment contract, a citizen must register as a job seeker in accordance with the established state procedure within one month. A new place of work must be found within 90 days. If employment does not occur within this period, the citizen is obliged to leave the territory of the Republic of Korea.

The provision regarding a fine for illegal stay in the country remains in place.

If a citizen does not find employment within the established timeframe and does not leave South Korea, they may fall into illegal status.

In accordance with the country's legislation, such a person may face a fine, deportation, and a ban on re-entry.

In connection with the change in the terms of the agreement, the Migration Agency recommends that citizens strictly observe the procedures and deadlines established by the legislation of the Republic of Korea when changing employers.